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Were the first VR goggles and wired gloves sold by VPL Research, ?

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Yes, the first VR goggles and wired gloves were sold by VPL Research, In 1989, VPL Research released the EyePhone, which was a head-mounted display (HMD) that allowed users to see computer-generated graphics in a three-dimensional space. The EyePhone was connected to a computer by a cable, and users could control the virtual world by using wired gloves.
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